late 14c. (early 14c. as a surname), from Old French plaisant “pleasant, pleasing, agreeable” (12c.), present participle of plaisir “to please” (see please). Pleasantry has the word’s modern French sense of “funny, jocular.” Related: Pleasantly.

[plez-uh n-tree] /ˈplɛz ən tri/ noun, plural pleasantries. 1. good-humored teasing; banter. 2. a humorous or jesting remark. 3. a courteous social remark used to initiate or facilitate a conversation: to exchange pleasantries. 4. a humorous action. /ˈplɛzəntrɪ/ noun (pl) -ries 1. (often pl) an agreeable or amusing remark, often one made in order to […]

[pleez] /pliz/ adverb 1. (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off? verb (used with object), pleased, pleasing. 2. to act to the or satisfaction of: to please the public. 3. to be the or will of: […]

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